# Wayfinder Syrah (2022)

- **Producer:** Wayfinder Wines
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Western Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe fruit, vanilla, cloves

## About this wine

The Wayfinder Syrah 2022 is a red wine from the Margaret River region of Western Australia, produced by Wayfinder Wines. The vineyard, which achieved Australian Certified Organic (ACO) status in 2022, is managed using regenerative farming principles and is situated 7km from the coast at an elevation of 100 meters. The wine is made exclusively from Syrah grapes.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard is Australian Certified Organic (ACO) since 2022.
- Located just 7km from the ocean.
- Regenerative farming practices are employed.
- Uses a yeast strain isolated in the Rhône Valley.

## Food pairing

The medium-plus body and savory fruit notes of this Syrah make it a versatile partner for richer dishes. Its balanced acidity can cut through the fat of meats like lamb and duck, while its structure complements the protein. Savory elements in the food can echo the wine's inherent savory fruit profile.

## Wine making process

The Wayfinder Syrah 2022 was produced from hand-harvested and sorted Syrah grapes. Up to 25% whole clusters were included in open-top fermentation tanks, which underwent a 3-day cold soak. Fermentation was initiated with ICV D80 yeast, with twice-daily pump-overs and occasional punch-downs. After two weeks on skins, free-run juice was gravity-drained, and the remaining skins were gently pressed. The wine aged for 10 months in used French oak barriques and puncheons, with malolactic fermentation induced in barrel. It was then racked, assembled in tank, and lightly filtered before bottling.